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French Puy Lentil Stew

Name: French Puy Lentil Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 1.5 cup puy lentils rinsed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 pcs yellow onion chopped; 2 pcs carrot diced; 2 pcs celery stalk diced; 3 clove garlic minced; 411 g canned diced tomatoes undrained; 4 cup vegetable broth; 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped; 1 pcs bay leaf; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

This hearty and flavorful French Puy lentil stew is a comforting and nutritious meal. Earthy green lentils are simmered with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and a rich tomato broth. It's perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 5 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Allergen information: may contain celery. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

1.5 cuppuy lentils, rinsed
2 tbspolive oil
1 pcsyellow onion, chopped
2 pcscarrot, diced
2 pcscelery stalk, diced
3 clovegarlic, minced
411 gcanned diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cupvegetable broth
1 tspfresh thyme, chopped
1 pcsbay leaf
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

ladle · knife · cutting board · large pot · dutch oven

The method

Step by step

1
Rinse the puy lentils under cold water and set aside.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Rinsing helps remove any debris and excess starch from the lentils.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
3
Add the yellow onion, carrot, and celery to the pot.
4
Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables have softened, stirring occasionally.
About 7 min
5
Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
6
Add the rinsed puy lentils, canned diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, fresh thyme, and bay leaf to the pot.
About 2 min
7
Season with salt and black pepper.
8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
About 35 min
Cook’s note: Check the lentils periodically and add a little more broth or water if the stew becomes too dry.
9
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
About 1 min
10
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
About 1 min
11
Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if needed, or in the microwave until warmed through.